Turrell, AR: 1 Health Violation — 87/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
How does Turrell tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for AR — documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.
How Turrell Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Turrell Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.27 — above typical levels.
Turrell's Water Providers
Turrell, AR is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 6 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Turrell, Arkansas (population ~668), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 4,972 people region-wide.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Turrell: A (87/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Turrell water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Turrell
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 16 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72384 | A | 14 | 1 | Turrell Water Works |
All ZIP Codes in Turrell
- 72384 [A] — 14 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Turrell Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Turrell's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Turrell Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Turrell, the median build year of 1997 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Turrell were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Turrell
In Turrell, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Turrell are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 22% below the Arkansas average.
Turrell: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
When older housing represents 38% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Turrell address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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